WULF News If alcohol is part of your Saint Patrick’s Day plans, remember to plan ahead Saint Patrick’s Day is Tuesday, and state officials are reminding Kentuckians to celebrate responsibly. Ahead of the March 17 holiday, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and reminding Kentuckians that buzzed driving is drunk driving. The KYTC says Kentuckians who plan on including alcohol in their Saint Patrick’s Day festivities should think ahead by arranging a safe ride or designated driver to keep themselves and others safe. The KYTC says over the past three years there […] todayMarch 16, 2026
WULF News Bardstown airman killed in Iraq A Kentucky airman has been killed while supporting Operation Epic Fury, the joint U.S./Israeli military operation against Iran. The U.S. Department of War has confirmed that 34-year-old Technical Sergeant Ashley B. Pruitt of Bardstown was one of the six soldiers who “died on March 12, 2026, in the crash of a KC-135 in western Iraq.” The DOW says Pruitt was assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing based out of MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. In a post on Facebook, Nelson County […] todayMarch 15, 2026
WULF News Vine Grove included in state bridge funding award As the City of Vine Grove works towards replacing the recently-closed Otter Creek Road Bridge, the city is receiving funding to replace another. Vine Grove was included in the latest round of the Team Kentucky County and City Bridge Improvement Program. According to a release from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, nearly $6.5 million will be awarded from the program for eight county and two city bridge projects. Nine of the projects are for bridge replacements while one is for repairs. Each approved […] todayMarch 13, 2026
WULF News State grant program available to help homeowners install fortified roofs Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is reminding residents of a new state grant program to help homeowners fortify their roofs and protect against extreme wind and hail events. The application period is open for the Strengthen Kentucky Homes Program. The Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet says the program provides grants of up to $10,000 for qualified homeowners to purchase a fortified roof system for their home. “These are stronger roofs that can better withstand high wind and hail damage,” said Beshear during […] todayMarch 13, 2026
WULF News Kentucky Colonels continue support of KCTCS student-parents A donation from the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System Foundation will continue support for student-parents enrolled across the commonwealth. According to a release from the KCTCS, the Better Life Scholarship provides financial assistance to eligible single parent students who are raising children while also working toward a degree or credential at a KCTCS college. The scholarship helps cover the cost of tuition and related expenses to help reduce financial barriers that often […] todayMarch 13, 2026
WULF News Area leaders recognize contributions of ‘Good Neighbors’ Proffitt and Bell The theme of the Hardin County Chamber of Commerce’s March membership luncheon held Wednesday was Good Neighbor Day, and area officials took the time to recognize two longtime residents. Elizabethtown Mayor Jeff Gregory said he, Radcliff Mayor JJ Duvall, Vine Grove Mayor Pam Ogden, and Hardin County Judge/Executive Keith Taul came up with the idea during their visit to Washington D.C. in December. “We decided that there were a couple of people, and there’s lots of people but there’s a couple of […] todayMarch 12, 2026
WULF News Deadline to purchase tickets to Twin Lakes Skatepark Project Casino Night this weekend Time is running out to purchase tickets for the Twin Lakes Skatepark Project’s second-annual Casino Night, which will be held at Arbor Stone Vineyards in Leitchfield on March 28. “Our theme this year is Art in Motion,” said Twin Lakes Skatepark Project Chairman Casey Keown. “It’s a night of celebrating skateboarding as an art form. Obviously, skateboarding is not like your conventional sport, and a lot of times skateboarders get a bad rep because they’re misunderstood.” The event is a chance […] todayMarch 12, 2026
WULF News KSP participating in enforcement campaign to keep roadways safe As Kentuckians hit the road for spring break, Kentucky State Police troopers are hitting the road to keep Kentuckians safe. Now through March 17, the KSP is participating in the nationwide Operation C.A.R.E. initiative to help keep roadways safe. According to the KSP, C.A.R.E. stands for Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort. The nationwide initiative is “designed to reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities through proactive enforcement and public education.” As part of the initiative, troopers will be highly visible on interstates, parkways, and […] todayMarch 12, 2026
WULF News Hardin County Fiscal Court holds first March meeting The Hardin County Fiscal Court met for their first meeting of the month Tuesday. Hardin County Planning Director and Building Official Adam King provided his report on January and February activity. King said 200 total permits were approved in the first two months of the year. “Looking at single family dwellings, things got off to a slower start in January with five but we rebounded really well in February with 11, so we’re at 16 total,” King said. “That’s up from last […] todayMarch 11, 2026
